Saudi foreign minister meets with US Secretary of State at Brazil G20
RIO DE JANEIRO, 19 November: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East, and the efforts being made in these regards. The meeting was […]
Saudi Arabia FM calls for peace, addresses global challenges at G20 Summit opening
RIO DE JANEIRO, 19 November: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led the Kingdom’s delegation at the first session of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which opened on Monday. Prince Faisal, who is leading the delegation on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, spoke at the summit’s opening session which was […]
Saudi defense minister meets governor of US State of Indiana
RIYADH, 19 November: Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Governor of the US state of Indiana Eric Holcomb in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two discussed bilateral ties and other issues of common interest, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin […]
Misk City, Samsung Saudi Arabia to collaborate in smart city technology
RIYADH, 19 November: Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, which is also known as Misk City, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with the tech giant Samsung Electronics to cooperate in the sectors of smart city technology, sustainability, and youth empowerment. Misk City’s CEO David Henry signed the memorandum with the President of Samsung Electronics […]
Indonesian artist fuses art, technology at Jeddah showcase
JEDDAH, 19 November: Works by an Indonesian artist who blends creativity with technology have been on show at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah. The exhibition, by Andry Boy Kurniawan, was organized by the Indonesian Consulate and included a talk by the artist in which he explained how he fuses traditional painting techniques with augmented reality. Based […]
New museums campaign focuses on Saudi heritage
RIYADH, 19 November: The Museums Commission launched the “Telling Tomorrow’s Story” campaign on Monday to raise awareness of museums’ role in preserving history, strengthening national identity, and promoting creative expression. The campaign reflects the commission’s vision, which focuses on innovation, the preservation of cultural treasures, and fostering creativity for future generations. It features digital content […]
Riyadh exhibition to boost Saudi palm sector goals
RIYADH, 19 November: The International Dates Conference and Exhibition is set to take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center from Nov. 19 to 28 under the theme “World of Dates.” The event aims to solidify Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in the production and export of dates, according to the […]
Saudi Fashion Commission, French luxury giant to award sustainable startups
RIYADH, 19 November: The Saudi Ministry of Culture’s Fashion Commission and France-based luxury conglomerate Kering have announced a competition to discover and support innovative startups making a meaningful impact on sustainability within the fashion industry. The initiative, Kering Generation Award X Saudi Arabia, will foster circular innovation, focusing on key themes such as customer engagement, […]
Saudi project clears 614 Houthi mines in Yemen
RIYADH, 19 November: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 614 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included three anti-personnel mines, 36 anti-tank mines, 574 unexploded ordnances and one explosive device, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 469,576 mines had been […]
Palestinian man killed in Israeli gunfire in West Bank
Ramallah, Nov 19 (IANS) A youth was killed by Israeli army gunfire in the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. The ministry said in a press release that 18-year-old Nour Arafat died from gunshot wounds to his chest, abdomen, and shoulder after being shot in the al-Masaken al-Sha’biya […]
